Distracted Driving Accident Lawyers in Staten Island

Attorneys in Richmond County & Kings County for Cell Phone-Related Crashes

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 3,000 people are killed each year in accidents caused by distracted driving. Approximately 400,000 more suffer injuries, many of which may be life-altering. At The Chernyy Law Office, P.C., our experienced personal injury attorneys understand the struggles that injured victims often face following a car accident, and we are equipped to help you recover the compensation you deserve.

Cell Phone Accident Lawyers You Can Count On

While a driver can be distracted in many ways, the explosion of mobile technology in recent decades has taken distracted driving to a new level of danger. Despite laws that prohibit the use of handheld cell phones and other devices while driving in New York, cell phone use remains one of the major contributors to distracted driving accidents nationwide. According to recent estimates, distracted driving crashes account for about a quarter of all auto accidents and about 10% of all fatal accidents.

Most distracted driving accidents are completely preventable, especially when a cell phone is the source of distraction. At The Chernyy Law Office, P.C., we believe that distracted drivers must be held accountable for the injuries they cause through negligence. Our attorneys are extremely familiar with the applicable distracted driving laws, and we will vigorously fight to establish the liability of the driver or drivers responsible for your injuries and get you the compensation you need to put your life back together.

Other Forms of Distracted Driving

Cell phones, tablets, and other mobile devices can be dangerous for a person behind the wheel, but they are not the only ways in which a driver can be distracted. 

A driver may also take his or her attention away from the road while:

• Texting while driving
• Eating or drinking
• Reaching for items inside the vehicle
• Talking with other passengers, including children
• Playing music or adjusting the radio
• Putting on makeup
• Watching a video or reading

It only takes a few seconds of inattention to cause a crash, and accidents that result from driver distraction can lead to severe injuries and death.